Engineering Manager / Assistant Project Manager

System One; Lexington (TX); On-site; USD 117,096,000 - 151,536,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead on-site engineering and project coordination for a 1,200-MW combined cycle project in Lee County, TX. The role interfaces with Owner, EPC contractor, OEM, and discipline leads, driving timely engineering decisions and field issue resolution during construction.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and strong experience in power generation projects, with leadership, organization, and clear communication as key

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Strong power generation project experience, preferably with combined cycle power plant experience.
• Experience in field engineering, project engineering management, or construction support roles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary on-site engineering and project coordination resource, interfacing daily with site leadership, engineering, construction, and key contractors.
• Coordinate and help expedite technical reviews, engineering decisions, and drawing/comment resolution to support project execution.
• Support management of RFIs, technical clarifications, design questions, and field issues across multiple disciplines, with emphasis on timely follow-up and closure.
• Monitor engineering and construction activities for alignment with contract documents, design intent, and project requirements.
• Provide technical and project-management support for major interfaces among the Owner, EPC Contractor, OEM, and discipline leads.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Issue resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: Lee County, Texas

Type: Contract

Compensation: TBD based on experience

Work Model: Onsite - onsite

Hours: 40.0 hours per week

Overview

System One is seeking a high-caliber Engineering Manager to support a combined cycle power project in Lee County, TX. Project is expected to run through 2028. The plant is a 1,200-MW combined cycle natural gas power plant that is under construction. This role will serve as a key on-site technical and project interface between the Owner, EPC contractor, OEM, Engineer of Record, and Owner's Engineer. The successful candidate will help drive timely engineering coordination, field issue resolution, drawing and document review flow, construction support, and overall project execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary on-site engineering and project coordination resource, supporting the Owner's team and interfacing daily with site leadership, engineering, construction, and key contractors.
• Coordinate and help expedite technical reviews, engineering decisions, and drawing/comment resolution to support project execution.
• Support management of RFIs, technical clarifications, design questions, and field issues across multiple disciplines, with emphasis on timely follow-up and closure.
• Monitor engineering and construction activities for alignment with contract documents, design intent, and project requirements.
• Provide technical and project-management support for major interfaces among the Owner, EPC Contractor, OEM, and discipline leads.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Strong power generation project experience, preferably with combined cycle power plant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in field engineering, project engineering management, assistant project management, owner's engineering, EPC execution, or construction support roles.
• Experience working on site during active construction and commissioning phases.
• Working knowledge of engineering document control, technical review workflows, RFIs, submittals, QA/QC processes, and punchlist / turnover activities.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and maintain momentum on open technical and project issues.
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and issue-resolution skills.

Company information

• System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality.
• System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
• System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality.
• System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Statement

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.